the green man imogen corrigan
The Green Man - Imogen Corrigan
The â ˜green manâ ™, or foliate head, can be found in almost every pre-Reformation cathedral and in many churches. It often decorates arches, corbels, roof bosses, choir stalls and chancel screens. The foliate head was depicted in a variety of ways, some beautiful and some grotesque, and imbued with much religious symbolism. In this book, Imogen Corrigan takes the reader on a journey of discovery, revealing the different types of foliate head and their contexts. Their origins in folklore and Christian tradition are explored, taking in pagan beliefs and fertility rites, often accompanied by dragons and other monsters.Featuring a range of illustrations showing different styles of foliate head in a wide variety of cathedrals and churches, this book is an essential companion for those who visit sacred places, whether for spiritual, architectural or historical reasons.
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The Green Man of Eshwood Hall - Jacob Kerr
Striking a perfect balance between myth and psychosocial realism, this is a beautifully written debut Guardian Recalls M. R. James at his nastiest TelegraphEshwood Hall is a great English house surrounded by sprawling woods. In 1962, Izzy is thirteen, lives in the servants quarters and doesn t go to school. Neglected by her parents, she spends her moments of freedom exploring the forest and the village beyond. The more she comes to understand the history of the place and her own situation, the stranger are the things she hears and sees. The most tantalising of these is the Green Man who inhabits the woods, and seems to know all about her, even those desires she has buried deep inside. A family story rooted in folk tale, The Green Man of Eshwood Hall shows us the power that the wild still holds on our imagination, and the shocking nightmares to which it can give rise.
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THE GREEN MAN - AL KING
When twelve-year-old Albert sets out on his bike one grey Lincolnshire morning, he expects nothing more than muddy tracks and RAF flyovers. But down an ancient Roman road, among the roots and hedgerows, he meets Jack, a leaf-cloaked wanderer who speaks to owls, listens to rivers, and walks the turning wheel of the year. As the seasons change, Albert is drawn deeper into the quiet magic of the land: learning its rituals, listening to its whispering roots, and discovering a hidden world beneath his wheels. Guided by Jack and a pair of curious companions, a vole named Voley and a watchful buzzard - Albert embarks on a journey that will root him to the earth in ways he never imagined. A lyrical, heartfelt tale of folklore, friendship, and finding your place in the wild and turning world, The Green Man is a timeless seasonal odyssey for readers young and old alike
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The Land of the Green Man - Carolyne Larrington
Beyond its housing estates and identikit high streets there is another Britain. This is the Britain of mist-drenched forests and unpredictable sea-frets: of wraith-like fog banks, druidic mistletoe and peculiar creatures that lurk, half-unseen, in the undergrowth, tantalising and teasing just at the periphery of human vision. How have the remarkably persistent folkloric traditions of the British Isles formed and been formed by the identities and psyches of those who inhabit them? In her sparkling new history, Carolyne Larrington explores the diverse ways in which a myriad of imaginary and fantastical beings has moulded the cultural history of the nation. Fairies, elves and goblins here tread purposefully, sometimes malignly, over an eerie, preternatural landscape that also conceals brownies, selkies, trows, knockers, boggarts, land-wights, Jack o Lanterns, Barguests, the sinister Nuckleavee, or water-horse, and even Black Shuck: terrifying hell-hound of the Norfolk coast with eyes of burning coal.Focusing on liminal points where the boundaries between this world and that of the supernatural grow thin those marginal tide-banks, saltmarshes, floodplains, moors and rock-pools wherein mystery lies the author shows how mythologies of Mermen, Green men and Wild-men have helped and continue to help human beings deal with such ubiquitous concerns as love and lust, loss and death and continuity and change. Evoking the Wild Hunt, the ghostly bells of Lyonesse and the dread fenlands haunted by Grendel, and ranging the while from Shetland to Jersey and from Ireland to East Anglia, this is a book that will captivate all those who long for the wild places: the mountains and chasms where Gog, Magog and their fellow giants lie in wait.
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The Little Book of Folklore - Kitty Greenbrown
Step into the enchanting world of British and Irish folklore with this captivating introduction to the myth and magic of oldFolklore brings to life mythical creatures, fantastical knights and formidable spirits, and passes these stories down through the generations. From the famous Arthurian legends to monsters, sprites and faeries, The Little Book of Folklore explores the magical and mystical tales that have shaped the British Isles. Filled with stories of iconic characters like Robin Hood and Merlin, as well as lesser-known tales of the Green Man, giants and witches, this book is a beginner s guide to this world of intrigue and wonder.As well as the stories themselves, this beautiful little book also explores:- Modern customs and traditions grounded in folklore, such as May Day and Halloween- The deep connection between folklore and nature- The historical context surrounding folklore and the insight it gives us into the beliefs of British and Irish people in times gone byDiscover the captivating stories behind the history of the British Isles and go on a journey through this land of myth and legend.
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Spider-Man: Shadow of The Green Goblin - John M. DeMatteis, Howard Mackie
Classic Spidey author J.M. DeMatteis returns to the earliest days of Peter Parker s time as Spider-Man... and reveals shocking truths about the Green Goblin that will change his life forever! Young Peter Parker has just lost his Uncle Ben. Peter recently gained great power as Spider-Man... but does he truly understand the great responsibility that must come with it? Meanwhile, Norman Osborn s earliest mistakes come back to haunt him... including the Original Goblin! Collecting: Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin (2024) 1-4, Spider-Man (1990) -1
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Marvel Select: Spider-Man: Shadow of The Green Goblin - John M. DeMatteis
Return to the classic era of the Amazing Spider-Man and discover the first Goblin! Norman Osborn is the Green Goblin you know. But he is not the original Goblin! Learn the shocking secrets of the Proto-Goblin and its dramatic connection to the Osborn family! What role does a young Peter Parker, who is only just coming to understand his great power and responsibility, play in this unfolding of events? If Spidey can survive a run-in with his fearsome foe the Sandman, he has a terrifying encounter with the Proto Goblin in store! Collecting SPIDER-MAN: SHADOW OF THE GREEN GOBLIN (2024) #1-4
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The Third Man and Other Stories - Graham Greene
Rollo Martins, a failing novelist, is invited to Vienna by his best friend, Harry Lime. The city he arrives in is unrecognizable â “ torn apart by the Second World War and shared between the occupying Allies. Whatâ ™s more, Harry is dead, and the circumstances look suspicious . . . Determined to uncover the truth, Martins must pick through the rubble of this broken city in search of answers. Accompanied here by twelve further stories that exhibit the full range of Graham Greeneâ ™s masterly storytelling, The Third Man is an atmospheric noir that oozes with suspense. With an introduction by the biographer and editor Professor Richard Greene. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collectorâ ™s Library is a series of beautifully bound gift editions of much loved classic titles.
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Historic Royal Palaces: Ghosts in the Walls - Williams Imogen Russell, Sam Sedgman, Faridah Abíké-Íyímídé, Alexia Casale, Catherine Johnson, Larry Hay
The unusual creak of a floorboard, a flash of light in the dark and the eerie breeze from a closed window â ¦ We ve all heard tales of phantoms and spooks haunting old buildings, but how many of them can be linked back to real people, real lives and real history? From the ghostly phantoms who walk the grounds at the Tower of London to a haunted maze at Hampton Court Palace, these spine-tingling tales of ghosts, ghouls and unexplained occurrences will bring history to life in the eeriest way possible.Made in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, this stunning and spooky collection features eleven gripping stories from bestselling, award-winning and rising-star authors including: Faridah à bÃké-ÃyÃmÃdé, Alexia Casale, Joseph Coelho, Larry Hayes, Jim Helmore, Catherine Johnson, Sophie Kirtley, E. L. Norry, Imogen Russell Williams, Jasmine Richards and Sam Sedgman. Along with stunning, atmospheric illustration from Pam Smy, this unique collection is sure to keep readers of every age up long past their bedtimes ...
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Imogen, Obviously - Becky Albertalli
The sensational new novel from Becky Albertalli, best-selling author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda.Imogen may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she s got the World s Greatest Ally title locked down. And when she visits her best friend, Lili, at college who is newly-out, newly-graduated, and newly thriving, with a cool new squad of queer college friends, no one knows that Imogen s a raging hetero - not even Lili s best friend, Tessa.Of course, the more time Imogen spends with chaotic, freckle-faced Tessa, the more she starts to wonder if her truth was ever all that straight to begin with...With an irresistible cast of characters, hugely funny and empathetic writing, and all of Becky Albertalli s trademark warmth and wit, Imogen, Obviously beautifully explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship - perfect for fans of Alice Oseman and Adam Silvera.
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The Big Book of the UK - Williams Imogen Russell
Taking a staycation this summer? Introduce children to the wonders, history, culture and customs of the United Kingdom with The Big Book of the UK!In this BIG book you can:- Learn about the sport of dwile flonking - Find out where black diamonds come from- Meet the supernatural animal that haunts the Scottish Highlands - Discover the British sweets that helped Hillary and Tenzing scale Everest.Filled with facts about wildlife, food, sports, geography, language and some very silly place names, this book will help you uncover national secrets and unearth local legends from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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The Green Witch - Arin Murphy-Hiscock
“For covens who prefer meeting outdoors, perhaps in a garden or a deep forest clearing, The Green Witch is a delightful guide to nature magic. It’s filled with practical recipes for herbal blends and potions, the properties of essential oils, and lots of ideas for healing and relaxation.” —Bustle Discover the power of natural magic and healing through herbs, flowers, and essential oils in this guide to green witchcraft.At her core, the green witch is a naturalist, an herbalist, a wise woman, and a healer. She embraces the power of nature; she draws energy from the Earth and the Universe; she relies on natural objects like stones and gems to commune with the land she lives off of; she uses plants, flowers, oils, and herbs for healing; she calls on nature for guidance; and she respects every living being no matter how small. In The Green Witch, you will learn the way of the green witch, from how to use herbs, plants, and flowers to make potions and oils for everyday healing as well as how crystals, gems, stones, and even twigs can help you find balance within. You’ll discover how to find harmony in Earth’s great elements and connect your soul to every living creature. The green witch focuses on harmony, healing, and balance with the Earth, but also with humanity and yourself. This guide also contains easy-to-understand directions for herbal blends and potions, ritual suggestions, recipes for sacred foods, and information on how to listen to and commune with nature. Not only will you attune yourself to nature, but you will also embrace your own power. Learn about the world of the green witch and discover what the power of nature has in store for you.
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The Man Made of Smoke - Alex North
YOU SAW IT. YOU WERE TOO SCARED TO ACT. BUT NOW ITâ ™S COMING FOR YOUâ ¦From the mind behind the international bestseller The Whisper Man comes a new nightmareâ ˜The Man Made of Smoke was in equal parts terrifying, creepy, thrilling and movingâ ™ Marnie Richesâ ˜A haunting, atmospheric storyâ ¦Truly a white-knuckle read from start to finishâ ™ Tracy Sierraâ ˜Creepy and atmospheric from the first page, The Man Made Of Smoke is as well-written as it is tenseâ ™ Rachel Wolf--You never forget the day you meet a serial killer.Dan was just a teenager when he had a chance encounter with the elusive killer known only as â œthe man made of smokeâ . Nobody could blame him for being too scared to intervene, for being too scared to save the latest victim, for letting the killer vanish again.Nobody except Dan himself.Years later, Dan has a successful career as a criminal psychiatrist, unpicking the very darkest of human behaviour. Because, despite what he saw that day, Dan knows there s no such thing as a monster.But now his father, John, has gone missing. And, when Dan returns to the small island where he grew up, he finds out that not long before his disappearance, John had stumbled across a body.As Dan begins to dig, he finds unsettling links, stretching all the way back to the man made of smoke.Which means this might just be a chance to not only save his dad, but to finally find redemption.But what if he s been wrong about that day for all these years.What if he was right to be scared?--Praise for The Man Made of Smoke Balancing his trademark hint of the supernatural with very real fears, this is a book full of regret and grief, but most of all heart. I loved Dan - I was swept up in his story, riding the wave of his uncertainty and worry Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man I tore through this gritty tale of guilt, grief and the ghosts that haunt us. The twists are exceptionally well executed, the emotional through line compelling, and the mercurial baddie is genuinely unsettlingâ ¦If you loved The Whisper Man, youâ ™ll love this, too. Nightmares guaranteed! Josh Winning, author of Heads Will Roll It is a rare talent to be able to write a compulsive thriller with such heartâ ¦Written with skill and intelligence, and told with empathy and nuance, this is a novel thatâ ™s not to be missed. I loved every word Rebecca Thorne, author of The Grief House Creepy, compelling and so fiendishly tricky, I couldnâ ™t put it down. Another surefire winner from the king of haunting! Natalie Chandler, author of The VoicesPraise for Alex North: As terrifying as a great horror novel, as unpredictable as the best type of crime novel and above all beautifully written...a writer who is an absolute master of his craft Jane Casey This is absorbing, headlong reading, a play on classic horror with an inventiveness of its own New York Times Hugely atmospheric and deliciously creepy Alex Michaelides
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The Essential Marilyn Monroe - Joshua Greene
Milton H. Greene (1922-1985), famous for his fashion photography and celebrity portraits from the golden age of Hollywood, met Marilyn Monroe on a photo shoot for Look magazine in 1953. The pair developed an instant rapport, quickly becoming close friends and ultimately business partners. In 1954, after helping her get out of her studio contract with 20th Century Fox, they created Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc. Milton and Marilyn were much more then business partners, Marilyn became a part of the Greene family. By the time their relationship had ended in 1957, the pair had produced two feature films, in addition to more than 5,000 photographs of the iconic beauty. There was magic in Milton and Marilyn s working relationship. The trust and confidence they had in each other s capabilities was on full display in each photo.Greene passed in 1985, thinking his life s work was succumbing to the ravages of time. His eldest son, Joshua, began a journey to meticulously restore his father s legacy. A photographer himself, Joshua spent years researching ways to restore his father s photographs as well as cataloging and promoting Milton s vast body of work all over the world. As a result, Joshua established The Archives, a company committed to the restoration and preservation of photography. After spending nearly two decades restoring his father s archive, Joshua Greene and his company are widely regarded as one of the leaders in photographic restoration and have been at the forefront of the digital imaging and large-format printing revolution. Now Joshua Greene, in conjunction with Iconic Images, presents The Essential Marilyn Monroe: Milton H. Greene, 50 Sessions. With 280 photographs, including newly scanned and restored classics, as well as images that have appeared only once in publication, Greene s Marilyn Monroe archive can finally be viewed as it was originally intended when these pictures were first produced more than 60 years ago. These classic sessions - 50 in all - cover Monroe at the height of her astonishing beauty and meteoric fame. From film-sets to the bedroom, at home and at play, Joshua has curated a lasting tribute to the work of a great photographer and his greatest muse.Poignant and powerful, joyful and stunning - these breathtaking images of an icon stand above all the rest. The Essential Marilyn Monroe: Milton H. Greene, 50 Sessions is sure to be a book that will become the platinum standard in photography monographs.
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Dog Man 1-6: The Supa Epic Collection: From the Creator of Captain Underpants - Dav Pilkey
A paw-some box set of the first six Dog Man books by worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey.Dog Man is the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO! This deluxe boxed set includes the first six books in the Dog Man series: Dog Man, Dog Man Unleashed, Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties, Dog Man and Cat Kid, Dog Man: Lord of the Fleas, and Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild.Dav Pilkey s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one s self.
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First Man: The Life of Neil Armstrong - James Hansen
Now a major film starring Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy and Kyle Chandler, directed by Oscar-winner Damien Chazelle, First Man by James Hansen offers the only authorized glimpse into the life of America’s most famous astronaut, Neil Armstrong – the man whose “one small step” changed history. In First Man, Hansen explores the life of Neil Armstrong. Based on over 50 hours of interviews with the intensely private Armstrong, who also gave Hansen exclusive access to private documents and family sources, this “magnificent panorama of the second half of the American twentieth century” (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review) is an unparalleled biography of an American icon. When Apollo 11 touched down on the moon’s surface in 1969, the first man on the moon became a legend. Hansen vividly recreates Armstrong #39;s career in flying, from his seventy-eight combat missions as a naval aviator flying over North Korea to his formative transatmospheric flights in the rocket-powered X-15 to his piloting Gemini VIII to the first-ever docking in space. For a pilot who cared more about flying to the Moon than he did about walking on it, Hansen asserts, Armstrong #39;s storied vocation exacted a dear personal toll, paid in kind by his wife and children. In the years since the Moon landing, rumors swirled around Armstrong concerning his dreams of space travel, his religious beliefs, and his private life. This book reveals the man behind the myth. In a penetrating exploration of American hero worship, Hansen addresses the complex legacy of the First Man, as an astronaut and as an individual. In First Man, the personal, technological, epic, and iconic blend to form the portrait of a great but reluctant hero who will forever be known as history #39;s most famous space traveler.
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The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness - Mane Gucci
From the platinum selling recording artist and New York Times bestselling author of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane comes THE GUCCI MANE GUIDE TO GREATNESS - an unprecedented look at Gucci Mane s secrets to success, health, wealth and self-improvement.From Gucci: I live by the principles in this book. I wanted to write this book to give you a tool set. This book should touch people who are going through something. It s not going to be easy. But study these words, and put them into action. I want this book to keep you motivated. I want you to keep coming back to it for guidance and inspiration. You can put it on your shelf and keep going to TheGucci Mane Guide to Greatness. This book is a challenge. Don t underestimate yourself. Don t think that what you re saying is not important. Don t think you can t achieve the impossible. Everyone needs some game, so here it is. TheGucci Mane Guide to Greatness is for the world. Enjoy. In this inspiring follow-up to his iconic memoir, Gucci Mane gifts us with his playbook for living your best life. Packed with stunning photographs, The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness distils the legend s timeless wisdom into a one-of-a-kind motivational guidebook. Gucci Mane emerged transformed after a turbulent life of violence, crime and addiction to become a dazzling embodiment of the power of positivity, focus and hard work. Using examples from his life of unparalleled success, Gucci Mane looks inwards and upwards to offer his blueprint for greatness. A must-read for anyone with big ambitions and bigger dreams.
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LEGO Marvel Spider-Man Explore the Spider-Verse - DK
Grab your Spidey-Suit and explore the Spider-Verse in this first-ever LEGO® Marvel Spider-Man™ book!Discover a vast multiverse of spidery Super Heroes and their unique worlds in this fun and engaging guide to the world of LEGO Marvel Spider-Man. Learn about the vehicles and locations and meet amazing superstars like Peter Parker, Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy ⠓ as well as lesser-known characters like Pork Grind and Scarlet Spider.Swing into action with LEGO Spider-Man as you explore the Spider-Verse:Features LEGO sets based on the Marvel Comics and films, showcasing a range of fan-favourite Spider-Man characters, vehicles, and locationsExplore LEGO Spider-Man⠙s world, gadgets and suits as you find out more about the web-slinging hero and his friendsAdd to your LEGO collection with an exclusive Spider-Man minifigure insideA wonderful gift for younger kids who love LEGO, Spider-Man, or both!This entry point to the Spider-Man multiverse is the perfect gift for young fans eager to know more about LEGO Spider-Man, giving them exciting facts and behind-the-scenes insights they won⠙t find anywhere else.© 2025 The LEGO Group© 2025 MARVEL
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The Green Witch Illustrated - Arin Murphy-Hiscock
Behold the spellbinding beauty of the green witch with this lavishly illustrated edition of the bestselling The Green Witch perfectly complementing and honoring the magical guidance practitioners have come to cherish.A gorgeous way to celebrate and honor green witchcraft, The Green Witch Illustrated breathes beautiful new life into the powerful guidance, spells, and rituals of bestselling author Arin Murphy-Hiscock. Lavishly illustrated by award-winning artist Sara Richard, this new tome will become a showpiece in every practitioner’s home, whether it’s close to the hearth, upon their altar, or displayed for all to enjoy its enchanting beauty. Flip through its detailed pages and land upon magical advice on how to attune yourself with nature, raise your own green witch’s garden, or manifest the powers of the season. With spells and rituals exclusive to this expanded edition, everyone can fall in love and discover something new and bewitching. The Green Witch Illustrated paints a stunning new path for the green witch to follow.
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The Green Gardening Handbook - Nancy Birtwhistle
â ˜Fills me with all the confidence I need.â ™ - Daisy Upton, The Five Minute Mumâ ˜Iâ ™ll be a pro by the end of the year!â ™ - Sophie Liard, The Folding LadyGoing green in the garden has never been easier with Nancy Birtwhistleâ ™s sustainable, eco-friendly tips that will help you make the most of your space, and what it can grow. Whether you have a sprawling garden, a modest patch of grass or just a spare windowsill, The Green Gardening Handbook has over 100 tips that will help you embrace the joy of growing and eating from your own garden.This beautifully illustrated guide is packed with advice on everything from composting, clothing and basic equipment to seasonal recipes and guides to freezing, storing and preserving that will help you save money and reduce waste. This practical book from the former Great British Bake Off winner and Sunday Times bestselling author of Clean Green and Green Living Made Easy is for anyone, green-fingered or not, looking to discover the delights of growing and eating food theyâ ™ve grown themselves.â ˜Getting out in the garden helps us stay healthy â “ and it helps our planet too. Mother Nature wants you to succeed, plants actually want to grow â “ those seeds are there patiently ready and waiting. All we need to do is just have a go.â ™ - Nancy x
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The Green Witch
The magic of The Green Witch meets adult coloring with this collection of 35 witchcraft-inspired scenes showcasing the natural elements and mysticism of green witchcraft.Nurture your creative energy and the green witch within with The Green Witch’s Coloring Book featuring 35 witchcraft-inspired scenes that nourish and nurture green witchcraft lovers. From the Green Witch series, this coloring book includes lush forest scenes to crystal spreads and herb bundles. Each of these illustrated pages evoke the mystical energies of natural magic. Now you can fully embrace your inner artist (and witch) within.
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The Lost Man of Bombay - Vaseem Khan
THE THRILLING NEW MYSTERY FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF MIDNIGHT AT MALABAR HOUSE A delightful book, well-researched, complex and hugely entertaining ANN CLEEVES A twisting plot and an intriguing cast of characters, together with vivid glimpses of the vibrant, complex world of post-Independence Bombay - and a narrative that thunders along with the pace and drama of an elephant on the rampage ANDREW TAYLORBombay, 1950When the body of a white man is found frozen in the Himalayan foothills near Dehra Dun, he is christened the Ice Man by the national media. Who is he? How long has he been there? Why was he killed?As Inspector Persis Wadia and Metropolitan Police criminalist Archie Blackfinch investigate the case in Bombay, they uncover a trail left behind by the enigmatic Ice Man - a trail leading directly into the dark heart of conspiracy.Meanwhile, two new murders grip the city. Is there a serial killer on the loose, targeting Europeans? Rich in atmosphere, the thrilling third chapter in the CWA Historical Dagger-winning Malabar House series pits Persis against a mystery from beyond the grave, unfolding against the backdrop of a turbulent post-colonial India, a nation struggling to redefine itself in the shadow of the Raj. A stunning, richly imagined and downright thrilling mystery. Vaseem Khan has that rare ability to transport you wholly to a bygone time, and he does so with such skill and charm. I loved it CHRIS WHITAKER A compelling historical thriller ... Codes, crime and conspiracies collide in post-colonial India D.V. BISHOP One of my top reads this year. A peerless portrait of early independent India through the eyes of new crime fiction star, India s first police detective, Persis Wadia BARBARA NADEL The brilliant Persis Wadia is one of the most electrifying figures in crime fiction today. Vaseem Khan keeps getting better and better WILLIAM SHAW Outstanding IMRAN MAHMOOD This is historical crime fiction at its best - a compelling mix of social insight and complex plotting with a thoroughly engaging heroine. A highly promising new series MAIL ON SUNDAY This is historical crime fiction at its sharpest SUNDAY TIMES The Lost Man of Bombay is the latest outstanding entry in the Malabar House series. Persis Wadia is shaping up to be a giant of the scene - a detective as dogged and determined as any out there, with a point to prove and a chip on her shoulder as deep as it is justified. Her latest case is as beautifully written and evocative as you ve come to expect from Vaseem Khan, a gripping and engrossing mystery that draws deeply on its setting and time period but nonetheless reads as fresh and original. This is a writer at the top of his game and a series that just keeps getting better ROD REYNOLDS
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At the Loch of the Green Corrie - Andrew Greig
A homage to a remarkable poet and his world. At The Loch of Green Corrie is more than merely elegant, more than a collection of albeit fascinating insights, laugh-out-loud observations and impressively broad erudition - Sunday Herald You could easily make a case that Andrew Greig has the greatest range of any living Scottish writer - ScotsmanFor many years Andrew Greig saw the poet Norman MacCaig as a father figure. Months before his death, MacCaig s enigmatic final request to Greig was that he fish for him at the Loch of the Green Corrie; the location, even the real name of his destination was more mysterious still. His search took in days of outdoor living, meetings, and fishing with friends in the remote hill lochs of far North-West Scotland. It led, finally, to the waters of the Green Corrie, which would come to reflect Greig s own life, his thoughts on poetry, geology and land ownership in the Highlands and the ambiguous roles of whisky, love and male friendship. At the Loch of the Green Corrie is a richly atmospheric narrative, a celebration of losing and recovering oneself in a unique landscape, the consideration of a particular culture, and a homage to a remarkable poet and his world.
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The Green Hill - Sophie Pierce
In 2017, Sophie Pierceâ ™s life changed forever when her twenty-year-old son Felix died suddenly and unexpectedly. Thrown into an unimaginable new reality, she had to find a way to survive. By writing letters to Felix â “ composed during walks and swims taken close to his burial place by the River Dart â “ Sophie gradually learned how to live in the landscape of sudden loss, navigating the weather and tides of grief. The Green Hill collects these letters alongside Sophieâ ™s account of the years following Felixâ ™s death, into which she weaves poignant memories of his life. What results is a deeply moving, beautifully captured record of how â “ amid the rivers and rocks of Dartmoor, and in the sea off the South Devon coast â “ Sophie was able to hold on to and nurture her bond with Felix, both in her mind and through a physical engagement with the landscape: actively mourning, rather than grieving. This book is a celebration of the natural world and the role it plays in our lives and relationships, as well as an examination of how beauty, a sense of place and the passing seasons can help us contend with our own mortality. Above all, The Green Hill is one womanâ ™s story of navigating through trauma and loss, and towards a fragile, complicated kind of joy. In The Green Hill, Sophie Pierce writes about the sudden death of her son Felix with an aching and gentle honesty. Struggling to come to terms with the loss not only of the young man he was, but everything that he would eventually become, she finds herself overwhelmed not only by grief, but also by love. Her writing is illuminated by a remarkable attention to the beauty and consolation of the natural world, and by the wisdom and tenderness which has been so painfully acquired. This is a book that will be a great comfort to those who need it Sarah Perry, author of The Essex Serpent and Melmoth Unforgettable, necessary. This beautiful book is a map, compass and ration of courage for anyone arrived in the landscape of sudden loss. Full of love and learning Tanya Shadrick The Green Hill is an extraordinary bookâ ¦ I thought of the fairy tale in which a captured princess must weave clothes from stinging nettles: Sophie Pierce has wrought something beautiful and useful from the darkest pain Cressida Connolly, novelist and critic
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The Mirror Man - Lars Kepler
IF YOU SEE HIS REFLECTIONIT #39;S ALREADY TOO LATE . . .Five years ago, Jenny Lind was abducted on her way home from school.Now her lifeless body is found hanging in a playground. But there is no evidence and only one witness - a man who cannot remember what he saw.With Detective Joona Linna and the police scrambling to find a lead, another girl goes missing. And as they close in on the killer, they discover that the Mirror Man #39;s crimes are more shocking than they ever could have imagined . . .From the 17 million copy global bestseller Lars Kepler comes the darkest, most chilling crime thriller of the year - perfect for fans of Jo Nesbo, Ragnar Jonasson, and Alex North #39;s The Whisper Man.Praise for The Mirror Man: #39;Chilling, nerve-shredding, clever, and impossibly dark #39; - CHRIS WHITAKER, bestselling author of We Begin at the End #39;As dark and chilling as a Swedish winter #39; - GREGG HURWITZ #39;Picture Hannibal Lecter sitting down to channel Stieg Larsson #39; - BRAD THOR
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie - Ramin Zahed
Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man across the Multiverse to join forces with Gwen Stacy and a new team of Spider-People to face off with a villain more powerful than anything they have ever encountered. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie takes readers behind the scenes to showcase the art and artistry of Sony Pictures Animation’s highly-anticipated sequel to 2018’s Academy Award–winning animated feature, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The ultimate deep dive into the on-screen return of the Spider-Man multiverse, the book features exclusive concept art, sketches, character designs, and storyboards from the visually innovative film, as well as interviews with key creators such as writers/producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who offer insights into their creative process.
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The Nothing Man - Catherine Ryan Howardová
· · THE IRISH TIMES AND KINDLE No. 1 BESTSELLER · ·Shortlisted for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger I cannot put it down! Georgia Hardstark, MY FAVORITE MURDER_______________________________I was the girl who survived the Nothing Man. Now I am the woman who is going to catch him...You ve just read the opening pages of The Nothing Man, the true crime memoir Eve Black has written about her obsessive search for the man who killed her family nearly two decades ago. Supermarket security guard Jim Doyle is reading it too, and with each turn of the page his rage grows. Because Jim was - is - the Nothing Man. The more Jim reads, the more he realises how dangerously close Eve is getting to the truth. He knows she won t give up until she finds him. He has no choice but to stop her first... The queen of high-concept crime fiction... I was utterly wowed - Jane Casey Whipsmart, thrilling and utterly compelling - Liz Nugent
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Armitage Simon
Preserved on a single surviving manuscript dating from around 1400, composed by an anonymous master, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight was rediscovered only 200 years ago, and published for the first time in 1839. One of the earliest great stories of English literature, after Beowulf, the poem narrates the strange tale of a green knight on a green horse, who rudely interrupts the Round Table festivities one Yuletide, casting a pall of unease over the company and challenging one of their number to a wager. The virtuous Gawain accepts, and decapitates the intruder with his own axe. Gushing blood, the knight reclaims his head, orders Gawain to seek him out a year hence, and departs. Next Yuletide Gawain dutifully sets forth... His quest for the Green Knight involves a winter journey, a seduction scene in a dream-like castle, a dire challenge answered - and a drama of enigmatic reward disguised as psychic undoing.
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The Iron Man - Ted Hughes
A beautiful new edition of The Iron Man, the bestselling classic by Ted Hughes.The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff.Where had he come from? Nobody knows.How was he made? Nobody knows.Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world. Gripping . . a classic. Phillip Pullman A visionary tale. Michael Morpurgo One of the greatest of modern fairy tales. Observer
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The Iron Man - Ted Hughes
Stunning illustrations by Chris Mould make this one of the most exciting editions of The Iron Man to be published.The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff.Where had he come from? Nobody knows.How was he made? Nobody knows.Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world. Stunning. WRD Magazine Whether you re already a fan of this classic children s story or a new reader, this wonderful new version is a real treat. BookTrust Gripping . . a classic. Phillip Pullman A visionary tale. Michael Morpurgo One of the greatest of modern fairy tales. Observer
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Cat Kid Comic Club 5: Influencers: from the creator of Dog Man - Dav Pilkey
The newest graphic novel in the #1 bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!The Cat Kid Comic Club is in crisis! After learning that one of their comics will be published, the baby frogs are filled with anxiety and doubt. How will they get their creative groove back? Will Naomi or Melvin emerge as a leader? Will Flippy convince them to finally straighten up and fly right?The story is hysterical, thought-provoking, and full of action-packed mini-comics: Frogzilla vs. Mechafrogzilla, I Am Dr. Fredric Wertham, Two Birds, and RoboChubbs. Bestselling author-illustrator Dav Pilkey shows the reader that the best way to influence people is to be open, gentle, and kind. The variety of art styles, paired with Pilkey s trademark storytelling and humor, inspires imagination and innovation for readers of all ages.For more hilarity and heart, dive into the newest graphic novel in the Dog Man series: Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea. And don t forget the series that started it all: Captain Underpants! A new edition of The Adventures of Captain Underpants includes a brand new Dog Man comic!
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The Gingerbread Man: Ladybird First Favourite Tales - Alan MacDonald
A retelling of The Gingerbread Man for early readers from Ladybird.Based on the traditional fairy tale The Gingerbread Man, this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home. Follow the gingerbread man as he tries to escape all manner of hungry animals and people! This hardback book contains lots of funny rhythm and rhyme to delight young children. Ideal for reading aloud and sharing with 2-4 year oldsThis book is part of Ladybirds First Favourite Tales series - these retellings are perfect for introducing young children to classic stories and fairy tales, and the books are just right for those just learning to read.Look out for other books in the series:The Elves and the Shoemaker; Goldilocks and the Three Bears; The Gingerbread Man; Little Red Riding Hood; The Three Little Pigs; The Three Billy Goats Gruff
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The Third Man Factor - John Geiger
The Third Man Factor tells the revealing story behind an extraordinary idea: that people at the very edge of death, often adventurers or explorers, experience a benevolent presence beside them who encourages them to make one final effort to survive. If only a handful of people had ever experienced the Third Man, it might be dismissed as an unusual delusion but over the years the experience has occurred again and again: to mountaineers, divers, polar explorers, prisoners of war, solo sailors, aviators, astronauts and 9/11 survivors. All have escaped traumatic events only to tell strikingly similar stories of having experienced the close presence of a helper or guardian. In The Third Man Factor John Geiger combines history, scientific analysis and great adventure stories to explain this secret to survival, the Third Man who - in the words of legendary Italian climber Reinhold Messner - leads you out of the impossible .
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Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 2 - Stan Lee
The original Marvel Masterworks collection of Amazing Spider-Man, re-released at last! By popular demand! Back in hardcover, beautifully restored to match the original comics and boasting expanded bonus material! Welcome to Marvel s reMasterworks! Peter Parker has not been Spider-Man for very long, but the threats this newly minted hero must face are mounting quickly! In this volume, Mysterio, Kraven the Hunter and the Green Goblin make their debut! And as if that weren t enough, Doctor Octopus has returned, determined to unmask Spidey! Plus, witness the wallcrawler s first meetings with Daredevil and the Hulk, and the continuing development of his love/hate friendship with the Human Torch! But when Doc Ock recruits five villains to join him in the Sinister Six, Spider-Man will face the battle of his life! And it s not just super-heroics, Peter Parker s personal life is rife with drama as he struggles to build a relationship with Betty Brant, care for Aunt May and hold down a job. Collecting: Spider-Man (1963) #11-19 Annual (1964) #1
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The Iron Man - Ted Hughes
Stunning illustrations by Chris Mould make this one of the most exciting editions of The Iron Man to be published.The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff.Where had he come from? Nobody knows.How was he made? Nobody knows.Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world. Stunning. WRD Magazine Whether you re already a fan of this classic children s story or a new reader, this wonderful new version is a real treat. BookTrust Gripping . . a classic. Phillip Pullman A visionary tale. Michael Morpurgo One of the greatest of modern fairy tales. Observer
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The Lollipop Man - Daniel Sellers
The Lollipop Man is the first in a series that draws upon the author s experiences growing up in the dark heartland of the Yorkshire Ripper and the Moors Murders, as well as part of under-represented LGBTQIA+ communities in the north. When a young girl is snatched from a West Yorkshire town there are eerie similarities with a cold case from many years earlier. It can t be the same killer, can it?Yorkshire, 1994. Eighteen-year-old Adrian Brown spends his days working at the local newspaper, and his evenings in his local pub. But under this ordinary surface lies a haunting story. Aged ten, Adrian was kidnapped by a shadowy figure known as The Lollipop Man, who had abducted three children before. Adrian was the only one to escape.The Lollipop Man might well have returned when another missing child whips up a media frenzy. Journalist Sheila Hargreaves, troubled with memories of her own involvement in the reporting of the previous abductions, is determined to dig deeper, atone for what she did nearly a decade ago and bring the Lollipop Man to justice. Daniel Sellers is an author to watch with his last novel, Murder on the Clyde, a Kindle bestseller. We are delighted to welcome his brand of gritty, atmospheric crime thriller to the A B list. For crime fans who have loved Val McDermid s Allie Burns series as well as Happy Valley.
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The Iron Man - Ted Hughes
A beautiful 50th Anniversary edition of The Iron Man, the bestselling classic by Ted Hughes, with the stunning original wood engravings from Andrew Davidson and an introduction by Michael Morpurgo.The Iron Man came to the top of the cliff.Where had he come from? Nobody knows.How was he made? Nobody knows.Mankind must put a stop to the dreadful destruction by the Iron Man and set a trap for him, but he cannot be kept down. Then, when a terrible monster from outer space threatens to lay waste to the planet, it is the Iron Man who finds a way to save the world. Gripping . . a classic. Phillip Pullman A visionary tale. Michael Morpurgo One of the greatest of modern fairy tales. Observer
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Across The Green Sea - Sanjay Subrahmanyam
Beginning in the mid-fifteenth century, the regions bordering the western Indian Ocean â “ â ˜the green sea,â ™ as it was known to Arabic speakers â “ underwent vast transformation. An era of commercial and cultural exchange blossomed between the Red Sea and Mecca, the Persian Gulf, East Africa, Kerala and western India. In Across the Green Sea, Sanjay Subrahmanyam recounts the history of this ocean from a variety of shifting viewpoints. He sets the scene with the withdrawal of China s Ming Dynasty and explores how the western Indian Ocean was transformed by the growth and increasing prominence of the Ottoman Empire and the continued spread of Islam into East Africa. He examines how several cities, including Mecca and the vital Indian port of Surat, grew and changed during these centuries, when various powers interacted, until famines and other disturbances upended the region in the seventeenth century.Rather than proposing an artificial model of a dominant centre and its dominated peripheries, Across the Green Sea reveals the complexity of a truly dynamic and polycentric system through the use of connected histories, a method which he has pioneered.
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The Green Witch
The power of the green witch meets the popularity of stickers with this lovely collection of decals that practitioners can apply to their grimoires, journals, and anywhere else they’d love to leave a touch of natural magic.Lush plant life, mysterious mushrooms, vibrant flowers, enchanting potions, and more magical items are available to personalize, customize, and transform anything and everything with The Green Witch’s Sticker Book. This collection of stickers allows you to add a magical touch to every element of your life. Whether you want to use the stickers in your witchcraft by adding them to your grimoire, decorate the planters in your green witch’s garden, or add a special touch to written communications with friends, The Green Witch’s Sticker Book provides hundreds of individual illustrations that can be lifted and applied wherever you would like. Leave an enchanting impression of natural magic and beauty with The Green Witch’s Sticker Book.
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The Green Witch
Catalog and track the various herbs, flowers, and plants you’re growing in your magical space and how you intend to use them in your witchcraft practice with this companion journal to The Green Witch’s Garden. Every green thumb needs a place to write their garden secrets, even green witches! A green witch embraces the power of nature, draws energy from the Earth and the Universe, and relies on stones, plants, flowers, and herbs for healing. With The Green Witch’s Garden Journal, you can record all of your garden progress and secrets, making a log of how you’ve cultivated your magical space. With easy checklists, garden grids, and template pages, you will easily be able to keep a magical record of what you’ve planted, when it’s bloomed, how much water and light it needs, what it’s magical use is, and more. Your witchcraft practice has never been greener!
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The Sugar Man - Nicolás Obregón
AS A KILLER HIDES IN THE SHADOWS OF A RELIGIOUS CULT, ONE WOMAN MUST CONFRONT THE PAST BEFORE IT CLAIMS HER TOO. I read this in one sitting .... sacrificing a good night s sleep because I simply couldn t put it down ***** Five Star Reader Review ***** Unflinching and mesmerizing Vaseem Khan Deep, dark, and irresistible A.J. Finn I inhaled it in two greedy gulps Ali Land Dakota Finch never really recovered from the day her best friend was murdered. Dakota and Flora were best friends and Dakota has never confessed her own dark secret about what she did that day.Years later, Dakota has become a detective, hiding her broken heart behind a rock-hard shell. When her latest misdemeanour sees her re-assigned back to her small home town, she can t help but think it could be her chance to finally catch Flora s killer a man who s only ever be known as the Sugar Man .When another body is found, stirring up memories of her last summer with Flora, Dakota realises the truth may be hiding in the secretive Amish-like cult based in the nearby woodland.But this is a killer who has stayed hidden for decades, and they won t hesitate to kill again to protect their darkest secret More Praise for The Sugar Man Nail-bitingly compelling and utterly engrossing Tim Glister This one will haunt me for a long time Anna Bailey Addictive and oh so clever, this book is a masterclass in plotting Ali Land How exquisitely rare to read a novel as original as Nicolas Obreg n s latest: a profoundly spooky thriller soaked in honey and horror, sugar and shivers A.J. Finn If you re a fan of dark crime thrillers with beautifully emotive writing, which truly makes you feel something, then you need to get your hands on The Sugar Man ***** Five Star Reader Review ***** Discover your new favourite crime author ***** Five Star Reader Review *****
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The Paper Man - Billy O
An unforgettable and sweeping interwar love story, from the Costa-shortlisted and bestselling Irish author of Life Sentences Imaginative, beautifully told... Superb SPECTATOR The best book yet by a truly gifted Irish writer GABRIEL BYRNE, author of Walking with Ghosts1980s Cork. Jack Shine discovers a shoe box full of love letters in his mother s belongings. Rebekah came to Cork alone as a young Jewish refugee from Vienna when the Second World War broke out. She died soon after, and Jack never learned of his father s identity. Why did she keep newspaper clippings about a famous footballer player? Who was The Paper Man ?As Jack uncovers his mother s life, he is transported to 1930s Vienna, a bustling city on the brink of war. At the heart of the action is Matthias Sindelar, one of the most famous footballers in the world, known as The Paper Man because of his effortless weave across the pitch. When Sindelar unexpectedly meets Rebekah, both of their lives are changed forever. As war looms, they must accept that their survival will tear them apart.Based on true events, The Paper Man is the story of twentieth-century Europe and love against the odds. It is a story that will take Jack far from Cork and all the way back to Vienna, and towards The Paper Man.
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The Nowhere Man - Kamala Markandaya
Srinivas, an elderly Brahmin, has been living in south London suburb for thirty years. After the death of his son, and later his wife, this lonely man is befriended by an Englishwoman in her sixties, whom he takes into his home. The two form a deep and abiding relationship. But the haven they have created for themselves proves to be a fragile one. Racist violence enters their world and Srinivasâ ™s life changes irrevocably â “ as does his dream of England as a country of tolerance and equality.First published in 1972, The Nowhere Man depicts a London convulsed by fear and bitterness. A recent re-appraisal of her work in the Paris Review said: â œWith The Nowhere Man, Markandaya wrote a British state of the nation novel whose acuteness and depth of understanding , unsung at the time, resounds eerily today.â ™ Truly shocking, The Nowhere Man is as relevant today as when it was first published almost fifty years ago.
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Children of The Wicker Man - Dominic Hardy, Justin Hardy
Justin was always conflicted over the exalted claims made for the film: for him, The Wicker Man destroyed his family. His brother Dominic has been more distanced. The Wicker Man is a set of fragmented stories: benighted production, brutal editing, critical reception, financial failure, and later revival. Using the newly uncovered sources, the brothers investigate what Robin Hardyâ ™s creative contribution to The Wicker Man was, and consider who was truly sacrificed. They reveal an unlikely heroine: Justinâ ™s mother, who bankrupted herself paying loans to her husband and the film, only for him to leave when it flopped. The brothers agree she should be justly regarded as executive producer of the film she never knew was a success. For all women behind artist husbands, this book reveals a series of heroines: the mothers of the children of The Wicker Man.
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The Hanged Man of Saint-Pholien - Georges Simenon
Compelling, remorseless, brilliant John Gray A first ink drawing showed a hanged man swinging from a gallows on which perched an enormous crow. And there were at least twenty other etchings and pen or pencil sketches that had the same leitmotif of hanging.On the edge of a forest: a man hanging from every branch.A church steeple: beneath the weathercock, a human body dangling from each arm of the cross. . . Below another sketch were written four lines from François Villon s Ballade of the Hanged Men.On a trip to Brussels, Maigret unwittingly causes a man s suicide, but his own remorse is overshadowed by the discovery of the sordid events that drove the desperate man to shoot himself.This novel has been published in previous translations as Maigret and the Hundred Gibbets and The Crime of Inspector Maigret. One of the greatest writers of the twentieth century Guardian
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The Old Man and the Sea - Ernest Hemingway
The book that won Ernest Hemingway the Nobel Prize for Literature It s silly not to hope. It s a sin he thought Set in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Havana, Hemingway s magnificent fable is the tale of an old man, a young boy and a giant fish. This story of heroic endeavour won Hemingway the Nobel Prize for Literature. It stands as a unique and timeless vision of the beauty and grief of man s challenge to the elements. The best story Hemingway has written. No page of this beautiful master-work could have been done better or differently Sunday Times The writing is as taut, and at the same time as lithe and cunningly played out, as the line on which the old man plays the fish Guardian
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Iron Man 3: The Art of the Movie - Stuart Moore, Javins Marie
The 6th of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga film titles being published as a complete set. Behind every great Iron Man stands a dedicated group of artists-and now, their secrets arerevealed. In this lavish coffee table book, you ll find everything from exclusive concept artwork and storyboards, to behind-the-scenes photographs, production stills with exploration designs of the Iron Man suits, and in-depth interviews with the cast and crew.Here s everything you need to know about the making of the blockbuster film from its key players, including director Shane Black, executive producer Stephen Broussard, the special-effects gurus, award-winning concept illustrators, visual-effects designers, and storyboard artists who worked on the set and behind the scenes to create the art of Iron Man 3.
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The Last Man - Mary W. Shelley
One of the first dystopian novels ever written, The Last Man traces the impact of an unstoppable pandemic as it slowly overtakes the world. Beginning in the year 2073, the story follows Lionel Vesey—the titular last man—and his circle of friends as the disease creeps from continent to continent and erodes the foundations of civilization. Published in 1826, after the death of Shelley’s husband, her stepsister, and her two children, The Last Man is both an eerily accurate story about humanity wrestling with disaster and a moving fable about surviving personal grief.
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The Green Planet - Leisa Stewart-Sharpe
This is our Green Planet: a hidden world where plants care for other plants and can smell, taste, touch, hear and even . . . talk . In the world of plants, time passes more slowly, but if we speed months into minutes we can peer into this hidden world and realise: it s a battleground. Plants are working to thwart their enemies, and to trick animals into working for them. Right under your feet, and all around you, is a secret world you ve probably never noticed. Until now. Let s explore our Green Planet: a secret world of plants that might change how you see plants forever . . . Discover all there is to love about our astonishing Green Planet, the stories of its inhabitants, and the challenges it faces. In collaboration with BBC Earth, this illustrated non-fiction book captures the intrigue, drama, and beauty of the groundbreaking new BBC TV series: The Green Planet, narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
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The Strangest Man - Graham Farmelo
A monumental achievement - one of the great scientific biographies. Michael FraynThe Strangest Man is the Costa Biography Award-winning account of Paul Dirac, the famous physicist sometimes called the British Einstein. He was one of the leading pioneers of the greatest revolution in twentieth-century science: quantum mechanics. The youngest theoretician ever to win the Nobel Prize for Physics, he was also pathologically reticent, strangely literal-minded and legendarily unable to communicate or empathize. Through his greatest period of productivity, his postcards home contained only remarks about the weather.Based on a previously undiscovered archive of family papers, Graham Farmelo celebrates Dirac s massive scientific achievement while drawing a compassionate portrait of his life and work. Farmelo shows a man who, while hopelessly socially inept, could manage to love and sustain close friendship.The Strangest Man is an extraordinary and moving human story, as well as a study of one of the most exciting times in scientific history. A wonderful book . . . Moving, sometimes comic, sometimes infinitely sad, and goes to the roots of what we mean by truth in science. Lord Waldegrave, Daily Telegraph
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